William: Senior Photos
Senior year for 2020 graduates is shaping up to be quite different than they anticipated, I'm sure. My heart goes out to them. I don't...
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jaciec
Feb 23, 20202 min read
Jacie: Unique Photo Sessions
Calling them "unique," "weird," "different," "strange," or "odd" makes no difference to me and doesn't change this one fact: I love...
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jaciec
Jan 18, 20201 min read
Sheena and Caleb: Family Photos
This blog post is MONTHS LATE! I'm so sorry! It's been crazy in my little corner of the world. But, I'm happy to share these beautiful...
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jaciec
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Kaden & Hope: Engagement Photos
This was a special session - because it was for my brother! He gets married in August, and he and his fiance, Hope, asked me to take...
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jaciec
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Gootee: Family Photos
This special family photo session happened right before Christmas, and I really enjoyed it! You see, Rob and Tori are my cousin-in-laws,...
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jaciec
Dec 31, 20191 min read
Jacie: Best of 2019
Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to many adventures in 2020! But I want to acknowledge 2019 for all that it was - a wild ride. We...
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jaciec
Dec 7, 20192 min read
Wilkinson: Anniversary Photos
Let me preface this post by saying...this was one of my FAVORITE SESSIONS EVER! First, because I love the Wilkinson family! Second,...
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jaciec
Dec 5, 20192 min read
Jacie: A Photographer's Christmas List (Part 2)
A few years ago I wrote a blog about the gadgets I would want for Christmas to help my photography business. Since it's been awhile, and...
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jaciec
Nov 25, 20191 min read
Shipley: Family Photos
Jennie was so kind and patient while scheduling. We had a few snafus come up, including an emergency appendectomy for me, so we had to...
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jaciec
Nov 11, 20191 min read
Jacie: Head Shot Photos
I'm back again to talk about head shots. This time, they're my own! Special thanks to Carissa with Urban Daisy Photography. She's kind...
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jaciec
Nov 4, 20192 min read
Jacie: Say "Thanks" to Your Photographer
November is the time for gratitude, right? Over the years, I've had several touching moments with clients that have made me feel...
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jaciec
Oct 26, 20191 min read
Fair: Family Photos
I've been truly blessed to meet great people in Iowa so far. People who love their families and who help their neighbors. Iowans are...
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jaciec
Oct 19, 20192 min read
Sami & Josh: Wedding Photos
Cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs Hyde! What a wedding - I am so excited to show off these images! Sami and Josh are sweet, unique, and just...
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jaciec
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Carissa: Head Shot Photos
I made a new friend here in Des Moines! Meet Carissa! She's a photographer and we met up last month exchange head shot services. You can...
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jaciec
Aug 29, 20192 min read
Jacie: Make the Best Dressed List
On my FAQ page, I include a short description of ideal clothing options. It read: Oftentimes simplicity is best. Avoid small, intricate...
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jaciec
Aug 19, 20191 min read
Chanthongthip: Anniversary & Family Photos
How funny is it that my first paying clients in Iowa are also transplants? Haha! Meet the Chanthongthip family! I know them from church -...
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jaciec
Jul 19, 20191 min read
Jacie: Welcome to Des Moines
With our recent move to Des Moines, I realized I would need to do something special to build up my business in a new market. I needed to...
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jaciec
Jul 19, 20191 min read
Shoaf: Family Photos
When I visited Indiana last month, I had the opportunity to visit my Aunt Teresa and Uncle John's farm in Columbus. It was a beautiful...
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jaciec
Jun 8, 20191 min read
Jacie: Mother's & Father's Day Photos
This year, for a combined Mother's and Father's Day, I wanted to update my parents' family pictures. I had a three-part thought process:...
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jaciec
Jun 8, 20191 min read
Thom: Family Photos
As I prepared to move to Des Moines, I had to wrap up sessions with my Indy clients (well - more like put a hold on Indy sessions,...
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